Maneed - Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam

Maneed is a village situated in the Muvattupuzha taluka of Ernakulam district, Kerala. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Muvattupuzha and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kakkanad. Maneed village is a designated GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Maneed is 628030. The village covers a total geographical area of 2620 hectares and falls under the 686664 pincode. Muvattupuzha is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Maneed village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Piravom Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kottayam Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Maneed

According to the 2011 Census, Maneed village had a total population of 16,980 people, including 8,408 males and 8,572 females, living in 4,210 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.76%, with male literacy at 96.51% and female literacy at 93.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,200, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Category Total Male Female
Total Population16,9808,4088,572
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1,357737620
Scheduled Castes (SC)3,2001,5871,613
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311417
Literate Population14,8047,4037,401
Illiterate Population2,1761,0051,171

Nearby Villages of Maneed

Maneed is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
RamamangalamEast3.99 km
EdakkattuvayalSouth-West5.06 km
Aikaranad SouthNorth5.63 km
ThiruvaniyoorNorth-West5.75 km
Kanayannur (ct)West5.96 km
KulayettikaraSouth8.47 km
Amballur (ct)South-West8.74 km
Aikaranad NorthNorth8.99 km
Manakunnam (ct)West9.95 km
KeecherrySouth-West10.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Maneed

Maneed is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulanturutti, while the nearest airport is Willingdon Island Air Base, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muvattupuzha to Maneed is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kakkanad to Maneed is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Maneed

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Maneed village is detailed below:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Maneed

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Maneed village are given below:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Maneed

Where is Maneed located?

Maneed village is located in Muvattupuzha Taluka, Ernakulam district, Kerala, India.

What is the GRAMA PANCHAYAT of Maneed?

Maneed is its own GRAMA PANCHAYAT.

What is the pincode of Maneed?

The pincode of Maneed is 686664.

What is the population of Maneed?

Maneed had a total population of 16,980, including 8,408 males and 8,572 females.

How many households are there in Maneed?

Maneed had 4,210 households.

What is the literacy rate in Maneed?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Maneed was 94.76%. Male literacy was 96.51% and female literacy was 93.07%.